Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers involves learning and discovery that’s in tune with nature and the great outdoors. Participants will take part in fun outdoor activities in our local parks and woodland.
Open to children in year groups 5, 6 and 7, Junior Rangers aims to promote new skills, confidence, self-esteem and team building and these sessions are being run free of charge.
The woodland and outdoor environment is central to the activities which include looking at the changing seasons and the smells, textures and sounds of nature.
You can book a place for your child on our website here.
Each session is limited to 8 participants. Our Forest School Leaders are trained in first aid and have attained a Level Three Forest Schools leader course.
Available sessions
At Junior Rangers, children will get to build habitats and shelters, learn about fire safety, create their own art pieces using materials around the park, go bird watching, and more over the sessions taking place through school holidays!
What to bring
What to wear?
- dress for the weather!
- old, comfortable clothing
- waterproof jacket if needed
- long sleeved top and trousers
- waterproof trousers if needed
- comfortable shoes or trainers
- wellington boots
- hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather!)
What else is needed?
- bottle filled with drinking water
- any medication or environment protection products you require
What not to bring
- money
- mobile phones
- valuables of any kind
- knives or personal tools
The Junior Ranger leader will bring a mobile phone, consent forms, contact details and any medical forms, bin bags, water for washing hands and also for fire safety and a first aid kit.
Nature-inspired activities for kids
Here’s a round-up of some great resources for curious kids to try at home. Help inspire an interest in nature and a commitment to looking after our planet.
- Autumn leaf crafts and activities from the Woodland Trust
- Wildlife watch winter activities with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
- Getting children interested in gardening
- Let’s get greening Great Britain
- Giving nature a home near you with garden activities to try from the RSPB
- Get a Friends of the Earth planet protectors pack
- 10 nature activities for kids if you’re self-isolating at home from the Woodland Trust
- Learn about sustainability and plastics with BBC Bitesize
- How to help wildlife at home with the Wildlife Trusts
- Let's ride local with British Cycling
- Build a bug hotel from the RSPB
- Earth School